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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.34, 63.56 and 24.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.34, 63.56 and 24.34 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.34 : 63.56 = 24.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.34/63.56 = 24.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.34x = 63.56 × 24.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.34x = 1,547.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547.05/42.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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